Skip to content

Louisiana is an Auto State

88.7K Jobs

Powered by Louisiana’s Auto Industry

Automaker Facilities

Built in Louisiana

Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Louisiana, 2024.

Tax Revenue Generation

$953.52M

in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.

6%

of total state tax revenue

$435.59M

Federal income taxes

$717.45M

Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees

$379.26M

New vehicle sales taxes

$91.52M

Parts & services sales tax

$29.76M

Corporate profits taxes

$221.87M

Used vehicle sales taxes

Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.

Vehicles Sold

198.3K

2024 Vehicle Sales

$8.52B

The average age of Louisiana vehicles is 12.2 years

Compared to the national average of 12.2 years

Source: Compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024; average age compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, vehicles in operation as of December 31, 2024; New vehicle sales revenue derived from NADA Data.

New vehicle purchases and registrations

198.3K

new vehicles sold across Louisiana in 2024

Purchases ByBody Style

  • 103.6K UVs (52.24%)
  • 54.8K Pickups (27.62%)
  • 34.0K Cars (17.16%)
  • 5.9K Vans/Minivans (2.98%)

Purchases ByPowertrain

  • 194.0K ICE / Hybrid (97.84%)
  • 3.3K Electric (1.66%)
  • 1.0K Plug-in Hybrid (0.51%)

Source: Registration figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility as of December 31, 2024; new purchase figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility representing new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

Stay Informed

Get the latest policy updates and industry insights delivered to your inbox.